January Show Update
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January Show Update
LabAutomation 2009, Palm Springs, USA
Alto attendees – David Robinson and Clare Russell
We are expecting visitors numbers at exhibitions to be down this year as travel budgets are easiest to cut in an economic downturn. This was borne out at LabAutomation, and although final figures are yet to be released, the general talk was that there was between 5-20% fewer visitors than last year. However, the clients and other exhibitors that we spoke with seemed pretty happy with the show as the people that attended were the people that they needed to see. In addition, media attendance seemed to be as good, or even slightly better, than previously.
All in all, still a good show and worth attending. www.labautomation.org
ArabHealth 2009 – Dubai, UAE
Alto attendees – Chris Kiddy and Cat Stormont
ArabHealth is reported to be the MEDICA of the Middle East, and with 12 halls heaving with exhibitors and delegates it certainly lives up to expectations.
This year over 2300 exhibitors representing 70+ countries descended upon the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre to bring healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and distributors from across the globe together in the Middle East. A 20% increase in visitor numbers confirmed reports from the exhibition floor that the Middle East – and especially Saudi Arabia – is a growing area for healthcare investment despite the economic downturn. Whilst ArabHealth covered medical devices, imaging, facilities and point of care diagnostics, the MedLab exhibition which ran consecutively, provided pathology and medical laboratory specialists the opportunity to reach key influencers in the healthcare sector at the same time. With 30 different country pavilions split across the different halls it was easy to identify companies and distributors by region.
For more information on ArabHealth 2010 visit www.arabhealthonline.com
or catch all the news from the show at NewzMakerz .
A recommended show for anyone with interests in the Middle East healthcare market.
Events
Cellular Imaging Analysis 2009 , 7 – 8 February 2009, Institute for Molecular Medicine, St. James’ Hospital, Dublin. European Pharmaceutical Review, along with Dr Anthony Mitchell Davies of Trinity College and Chair of CIA09, have sought to produce a balanced agenda for anyone involved in high content analysis, cell biology and related fields. This conference will provide a opportunity to interact with fellow scientists from a wide range of research areas, industrial and academic. www.europeanpharmaceuticalevents.com
Alto may be attending:
Screening Europe 2009 , 23-25 February, Berlin, Germany www.selectbiosciences.com
Pittcon , 8-13 March, Chicago, Illinois, USA www.pittcon.org
If you are interested in any media networking at these events please contact Chris or David.
Media – What’s New?
Innovations in Food Technology
are completely revamping their online service. At the end of January 2009 we will have a new website: www.innovationsfood.com . The International Web Directory will also be undergoing major changes, with each company having its own individual page with supporting text, images and logos. More information will be made available very shortly.
Innovations titles, from the February issue, will be available online, featuring a keyword search facility to help find the articles or subjects you are interested in. Back issues will be made available as well.
Prohealthservicezone , an online news and product information resource aimed at Healthcare professionals throughout the world, launches a monthly enewsletter. Sign up>>
From time to time we hear of industry people looking for a change in employment. If you have a marketing/sales/business development vacancy, we may be able to put you in contact with a suitable candidate. Contact David or Chris with details.
Best regards
The Alto Team